brm_589401 - DOMITIANUS Denier

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Type : Denier

Date: 80

Mint name / Town : Roma

Metal : silver

Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰

Diameter : 18,5 mm

Orientation dies : 6 h.

Weight : 3,29 g.

Rarity : R1

Coments on the condition:

Monnaie centrée. Quelques faiblesses. Joli revers. Patine grise

Catalogue references :

C.397 var. - RIC.266 - BMC/RE.92 - RSC.397 a - BN/R.76 - RCV.2676 - MRK.24 /17-8

Obverse

Obverse legend : CAESAR DIV F DOMITIANVS COS VII.

Obverse description : Tête laurée de Domitien à droite (O*).

Obverse translation : “Cæsar Divi Filius Domitianus Consul septimum”, (César fils du divin, Domitien, consul pour la septième fois).

Reverse

Reverse legend : PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS.

Reverse description : Autel allumé et enguirlandé.

Reverse translation : “Princeps Iuventutis”, (Le Prince de la jeunesse).

Historical background

DOMITIANUS

(12/69-18/09/96)

Caesar under Titus

Domitian receives the title of Caesar, therefore heir to the Empire, at the same time as his brother Titus in December 69. He is proclaimed "Princeps Iuventutis" (Prince of Youth), a title he retains even after death of his father in 79. After the death of his brother Titus on September 13, 81, he became emperor. His reign lasted fifteen years and ended with his assassination by members of the court..

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brm_589401 - DOMITIANUS Denier

Obverse

Reverse

Historical background

DOMITIANUS

(12/69-18/09/96)

Caesar under Titus

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